Inca Trail tours to Machu Picchu · Local operator in CuscoWalk the Inca Trail with the people who live here.
Guided Inca Trail tours to Machu Picchu, plus the Salkantay, Lares and Choquequirao treks. Our guides lead the way, our chefs cook every meal and our porters carry the camp — you just walk. One local team from Cusco, no resellers, no middlemen.
The flagship routes
The Inca Trail, done properly
Permits are limited and sell out months ahead. Pick your route and we'll secure your spot.
From US$932Classic Inca Trail
The classic 42 km route over Dead Woman's Pass, arriving through the Sun Gate at dawn.
From US$590Short Inca Trail (Express)
Short on time? Walk the final Inca Trail section past Wiñay Wayna to the Sun Gate.
From US$990Lares Fusion Inca Trail
2 days on the Lares route through weaving villages, then the 2-day Express Inca Trail to the Sun Gate.
From US$1,090Salkantay Fusion Inca Trail
2 days beneath the Salkantay glacier, then the 2-day Express Inca Trail into Machu Picchu.
Beyond the classic
Every trek around Cusco, compared
Same team, same standards. Compare duration, difficulty and altitude at a glance.
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
Humantay Lake, the Salkantay pass and cloud forest down to Machu Picchu.
- Duration
- 5D/4N
- Max altitude
- 4,600 m
- Difficulty
- From
- US$650
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
The faster Salkantay: glacier lake, the big pass and cloud jungle in four days.
- Duration
- 4D/3N
- Max altitude
- 4,600 m
- Difficulty
- From
- US$590
Lares Trek to Machu Picchu
Weaving villages, hot springs and alpaca herds in the Andean highlands.
- Duration
- 4D/3N
- Max altitude
- 4,450 m
- Difficulty
- From
- US$690
Inca Jungle Trek
Mountain biking, rafting and zip-line — or skip rafting or zip-line, your call.
- Duration
- 4D/3N
- Max altitude
- 4,316 m
- Difficulty
- From
- US$490
Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu
A quiet route past the ancient quarries that supplied Ollantaytambo.
- Duration
- 4D/3N
- Max altitude
- 4,450 m
- Difficulty
- From
- US$650
Choquequirao Trek to Machu Picchu
The great expedition: Machu Picchu's remote sister city, then on to Machu Picchu.
- Duration
- 9D/8N
- Max altitude
- 4,600 m
- Difficulty
- From
- US$1,450
Ausangate Trek
High-altitude circuit around Cusco's sacred snow peak and colored mountains.
- Duration
- 4D/3N
- Max altitude
- 5,200 m
- Difficulty
- From
- US$690
Rainbow Mountain Trek
Vinicunca's mineral stripes and the Red Valley in one unforgettable day.
- Duration
- 1 day
- Max altitude
- 5,036 m
- Difficulty
- From
- US$79
Salkantay & Humantay
Turquoise Humantay Lake and the Salkantay pass in a short escape.
- Duration
- 2D/1N
- Max altitude
- 4,600 m
- Difficulty
- From
- US$290
Unique City Tour: Inca Trail, Alpacas & Ruins
A gentle acclimatization hike on Inca paths above Cusco, with alpacas and ruins.
- Duration
- 1 day
- Max altitude
- 3,800 m
- Difficulty
- From
- US$99
| Trek | Duration | Difficulty | Max altitude | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu Humantay Lake, the Salkantay pass and cloud forest down to Machu Picchu. | 5D/4N | 4,600 m | US$650 | Details | |
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu The faster Salkantay: glacier lake, the big pass and cloud jungle in four days. | 4D/3N | 4,600 m | US$590 | Details | |
Lares Trek to Machu Picchu Weaving villages, hot springs and alpaca herds in the Andean highlands. | 4D/3N | 4,450 m | US$690 | Details | |
Inca Jungle Trek Mountain biking, rafting and zip-line — or skip rafting or zip-line, your call. | 4D/3N | 4,316 m | US$490 | Details | |
Inca Quarry Trek to Machu Picchu A quiet route past the ancient quarries that supplied Ollantaytambo. | 4D/3N | 4,450 m | US$650 | Details | |
Choquequirao Trek to Machu Picchu The great expedition: Machu Picchu's remote sister city, then on to Machu Picchu. | 9D/8N | 4,600 m | US$1,450 | Details | |
Ausangate Trek High-altitude circuit around Cusco's sacred snow peak and colored mountains. | 4D/3N | 5,200 m | US$690 | Details | |
Rainbow Mountain Trek Vinicunca's mineral stripes and the Red Valley in one unforgettable day. | 1 day | 5,036 m | US$79 | Details | |
Salkantay & Humantay Turquoise Humantay Lake and the Salkantay pass in a short escape. | 2D/1N | 4,600 m | US$290 | Details | |
Unique City Tour: Inca Trail, Alpacas & Ruins A gentle acclimatization hike on Inca paths above Cusco, with alpacas and ruins. | 1 day | 3,800 m | US$99 | Details |
Short hikes & acclimatization: Rainbow Mountain Trek · Salkantay & Humantay · Unique City Tour: Inca Trail, Alpacas & Ruins
Why travel with us
A local company, not a brand on top of others
Guides who grew up here
Experienced, licensed Cusqueño guides who know every stone and story.
The best food on the trail
We bring real chefs. Expect Andean dishes you'll remember long after the pass.
Porters treated as partners
Fair pay, proper gear and ongoing support for the porter communities we work with.
Sustainable by default
Small groups, leave-no-trace camps and local sourcing on every departure.
Dinner at 3,800 metres
Our trail chefs cook fresh, three-course meals in camp — quinoa soups, lomo saltado, mountain-baked cakes. Dietary needs? Just tell us.
Fully supported trekking
You walk. We carry, cook and set up camp.
You only carry a light day pack with water, a jacket and your camera. Our porters carry the tents, the kitchen and the food, and go ahead of you so everything is ready when you arrive.
Wake up
Hot coca tea at your tent and breakfast on the table.
On the trail
Walk at your own pace with your guide and a light day pack.
Lunch stop
You walk in and lunch is already cooked and served.
Arrive at camp
Your tent is up, your sleeping mat is in, and warm water is waiting to wash.
Evening
Afternoon tea and snacks, then a 3-course dinner in the dining tent.
Every day of every trek. All you have to do is walk and enjoy it.
Planning guides
Straight answers from our Cusco team
11 min
Inca Trail vs Salkantay vs Lares: Which Machu Picchu Trek Is Best?
Honest comparison of the Inca Trail, Salkantay and Lares treks from a local Cusco operator: altitude, difficulty, permits, scenery, crowds, comfort and price.
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Inca Trail Permits 2027: How and When to Book
How Inca Trail permits work in 2027: daily limits, why they sell out, how far ahead to book, passport rules, the February closure and what to do if your date is full.
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How Difficult Is the Inca Trail? Altitude, Fitness and Training
An honest, day-by-day look at how hard the Classic Inca Trail is: Dead Woman's Pass at 4,215 m, the stairs, altitude in Cusco, and how to train and acclimatize.
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